Jamie Corcoran

Upcoming neuroscience PhD graduate from the University of Nebraska Omaha. Investigated neuromolecular differences in stress and learning behavior through molecular imaging techniques and gene expression data. Looking to apply what I have learned in my PhD to real world industry applications. Interested in roles related to both human and animal health.

Publications

Corcoran, J., Storks, L. & Wong, R.Y. Bold zebrafish (Danio rerio) learn faster in a classical associative learning task. Sci Rep 15, 16331 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-00423-6
Hillman, C.,Corcoran, J, et al. Housing and husbandry factors affecting zebrafish novel tank test responses: a global multi-laboratory study. Lab Anim 54, 156-164 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41684-025-01548-x
Fabrizio-Stover, E., Nichols, G., Corcoran, J., Jain, A., Burghard, A.L., Lee, C.M., Oliver,D.L., Comparison of two behavioral tests for tinnitus assessment in mice, Front. Behav. Neurosci., 2022; 16, 995422. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbeh.2022.995422

Skills

Molecular Work

Immunohistochemistry, Neurohistology, Brain dissection, RNA extraction, RNA sequencing, In situ hybridization, cDNA library preparation, Laser capture microscopy, Western blot, PCR, Bacterial transformation, Gel electrophoresis

Coding

R programming, Bioinformatics (Bash, Bioconductor), html, Python(introductory), Microsoft Office Suite

Behavior

Stress assays, Development of cognitive assays

Outreach and Mentorship

Nebraska Science Festival https://www.nescifest.com/
Young Nebraska Scientists Mentor https://yns.nebraska.edu/
Undergraduate Research Mentor

Select Presentations

Corcoran, J. M., Wong, R., Y., Differences in general, dopaminergic, and serotonergic activity between personality types while learning in zebrafish (Danio rerio). Poster to be presented at: Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, 2025 November 15; San Diego, CA.
Corcoran, J. M, Thurber, M., E., Wong, R., Y., Differences in dopamine and serotonin activity between personality types while learning in zebrafish (Danio rerio). Poster presented at: Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Annual Meeting, 2024 June 26; Atlanta, GA.
Thurber, M., Corcoran, J., & Wong, R. Y. Optimization of tyrosine hydroxylase antibody for immunohistochemistry fluorescence detection in zebrafish (Danio rerio). UNO 16 th Annual Research and Creative Activity Fair. 2024 March 22. Omaha, NE USA
Corcoran, J., M., Storks, L., Wong, R., Y., Differences in associative learning across personality types in zebrafish. Poster presented at: Animal Behavior Society, 2023, July, 13; Portland, OR.
Corcoran, J., Rushlau, K., Baker, M., R., Wong, R., Y., Differential gene expression patterns in the aversive brain network between proactive and reactive fish. Poster presented at: Society